A Changing Workplace: How AI Is Influencing Youth Careers
Author Laura Adkins-Hackett, Senior Economic Advisor at Labour Market Information Council Introduction For young people trying to start a career, AI is arriving at an already uncertain time. The conversation about…
The Way of the Future: How LMIC Is Approaching AI’s Impact on LMI and the Future of Work
Author Ken Chatoor, Director of Research and Strategic Foresight at Labour Market Information Council A pivotal moment for the labour market-and the data we use to make sense of it The…
LMIC and CCDF Announce Joint 2026 Research Partnership
Introduction The Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF) have announced a partnership to understand how career development practitioners across Canada access and use labour market…
Eligible Bachelors: Canada’s Newest University Graduates Face an Increasingly Challenging Job Market
Looking for the latest insights? LMIC has published an updated piece that expands on this blog and reflects more current research and our perspectives on this topic. We encourage readers, journalists,…
Reflections from CEWIL 2025: Staff Takeaways on Work-Integrated Learning
The impact and potential of work-integrated learning are real LMIC arrived in Hamilton for CEWIL Canada’s annual conference amid an economy in flux, educational institutions facing a new fiscal reality and…
Mirage or Reality? The Limitations of Online Job Postings
Introduction Online job postings (OJP) are everywhere-on LinkedIn, platforms like Indeed, and company websites. But as more researchers, policymakers, and educators turn to OJP for real-time insights, one important question remains:…
Reflections from the 2025 Polytechnics Showcase
A first impression of Winnipeg Truth and reconciliation in action The role of Indigenous people in Winnipeg and Canada’s history and the importance of meaningfully working with Indigenous people to boost…
Welcome to Canada! (But Not the Full Labour Market)
Introduction Every year, thousands of skilled newcomers arrive in Canada, ready to put their expertise to work. What many believe will be a straightforward process of verifying their education, skills, and…
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Labour Market Insights
How the Labour Market Information Council is exploring artificial intelligence to support the labour market information ecosystem With advancements in computing infrastructure, deep learning, and natural language processing, artificial intelligence (AI)…
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